The preparation of histology slides involves several key steps:
1. Fixation: This process preserves the tissue from decay by using chemicals like formalin. 2. Embedding: The fixed tissue is embedded in a medium such as paraffin wax to support it during sectioning. 3. Sectioning: Thin slices of the tissue are cut using a microtome. 4. Staining: Sections are stained with dyes like hematoxylin and eosin to differentiate cellular components. 5. Mounting: The stained tissue is placed on a glass slide and covered with a cover slip.
